opening up new andive infrastructure, energy, and information technology projects. the achievements in our country have been attained through the respect for the rule of law. through sound policies, improved governance, as well as open and innovative democracy. however, as all kenyans recognize, we will have a lot more work to do. poverty, disease, unemployment still remain a big challenge for us. nevertheless, i am confident that we will see the opportunity to innovate and invent and thus keep our country on the road to even greater prosperity. mr. president, in corns with this year's theme, namely the settlement of international disputes, all situations by peaceful means, kenya's achievements over the past 10 years have been built on the bedrock of peaceful resolution of disputes and situations in our country. in addition, it is our belief that inclusive solutions to disputes can bring lasting peace. we know from our own history, and that of our neighbors, that where conflicts and disagreements are not resolved peacefully, the suffering and bloodshed that follows